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Definition of
manual noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
manual
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈmænyuəl
/
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a book that tells you how to do or operate something, especially one that comes with a machine, etc. when you buy it
a
computer/car/instruction manual
Why don't you read the manual?
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handbook
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not being operated automatically
Leave the controls on manual.
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manual
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